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Friday, March 2, 2012

Just so that you know that I haven't been sitting on my hands this week, here is a little of the progress that I've made on my Flea Market Fancy Kaleidoscope Quilt.

The above image was taken at first count.

You know when you are beavering along sewing blocks,

not stopping to check on "how many more?"

in the hope, that when you do eventually count,

that you're almost done?

Well, this only half way there ...

But late last night early this morning I finally met my target of 200 paper pieced triangle units and therefore 100 blocks. Paper piecing is a wonderfully rhythmic process, but after say 100 the same units it does become a little tedious. Trust me on this.

I have minimized off-grain side edges of blocks and therefore all foundation papers have now been removed. I can't wait to sew the blocks together and finally see the full impact created by the fabrics and the design.

On 'Deadliest Catch' they refer to the long process of repetitive work (usually without meals and sleep) as 'the grind'...I think your efforts qualify for that. But your reward is so much more appealing than a tank full of Alaskan King crab. Hope you catch up on your sleep tonight.

This looks amazing! I am relatively new to the Denyse Schmidt craze...sadly, I didn't recognize it soon enough and missed out on some gret fabrics--are all of the fabrics in your quilt from that collection? It looks great! I can't wait to see the finished project.

so, SO beautiful!!I would love a tutorial for this! Having never done foundation piecing, I wouldn't have the slightest clue how to start, but this sure makes me want to give it a try. Your quilt will be just stunning!!